AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database positions the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D as a dominant multi-threaded performer, winning 14 of 15 head-to-head tests against the Intel Core 5 213PTE. The AMD part posts an average benchmark score of 97,453, placing it in the 96th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel chip averages 32,924, landing in the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX with an average score of 98,504 (1.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 at 96,083 (1.4% lower). The Intel Core 5 213PTE sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, both of which average around 33,000. The data indicates the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is intended for workloads that scale across many cores, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE serves as a more modest desktop option with a single notable single-core advantage in one specific Cinebench test.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Fire Range codename. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 16,630 million transistors across a dual-die configuration measuring 2x 70.6 mm². The chip offers 16 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 2.50 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a substantial 128 MB of L3 cache. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and it includes an integrated Radeon 610M GPU. It uses the AMD Socket FL1, targets the mobile market segment, and remains in active production. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is 100-000001030.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE carries the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The cache layout differs significantly: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. This processor uses the Intel Socket 1700, targets the desktop segment, and has a locked multiplier. The part number is SA4QM. The process node difference alone, 4 nm versus 10 nm, explains part of the efficiency and transistor density gap, though the Intel chip compensates with a higher L2 allocation per core. The Intel part offers ECC memory support, as does the AMD chip, but the AMD processor provides 28 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part provides 16 Gen 5 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D scores 62,813 against the Intel Core 5 213PTE's 16,146, a 289% advantage. Data compression shows a 201% delta with AMD at 785,811 and Intel at 261,083. Random string sorting delivers a 177.3% edge, 83,497 versus 30,106. Cinebench R15 multi-core gives AMD a 175.7% lead, 6,042.5 versus 2,192. Data encryption shows a 173.7% gap, 39,446 versus 14,413. PassMark multi-threaded performance lands at 62,674 for AMD and 25,590 for Intel, a 144.9% difference. Integer math follows at 139% (222,503 versus 93,109), physics at 113.1% (4,687 versus 2,199), and floating-point math at 100.9% (144,122 versus 71,722). Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers a 75.4% advantage with AMD at 38,161.5 and Intel at 21,751. PassMark single-threaded performance favors AMD by 21.3%, 4,511 versus 3,718. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a smaller 7.4% AMD lead, 332 versus 309.

The single Intel victory occurs in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 3,070 against the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D's 2,159.5, a 29.7% advantage for Intel. This result stands out because the AMD chip wins the older Cinebench R15 single-core test and the PassMark single-threaded test, yet loses decisively in the R23 single-core variant. The data suggests the Intel architecture handles that specific workload more efficiently, despite its lower boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.40 GHz on the AMD part. The Intel chip also posts a Cinebench R20 score of 9,135 multi-core and 1,289 single-core, though the AMD part has no recorded R20 result in the database, so no direct comparison is available for that test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D wins 14 of 15 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins one test, Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: Cinebench R23 multi-core shows AMD at 38,161.5 and Intel at 21,751, a 75.4% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 175.7% gap, 6,042.5 versus 2,192.

Q: Does the Intel processor have any single-core advantage?

A: Yes, in Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel scores 3,070, which is 29.7% higher than AMD's 2,159.5. However, AMD wins PassMark single-threaded at 4,511 versus 3,718 and Cinebench R15 single-core at 332 versus 309.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The AMD chip has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel chip has 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 2 MB of L2 per core, while AMD has 1 MB per core.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D wins every multi-threaded benchmark in the database. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 128 MB of L3 cache, deliver advantages that scale from 75.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core to 289% in extended instructions. Workloads involving data compression, encryption, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, physics simulation, random string sorting, and general multi-threaded execution all favor the AMD part by substantial margins. The AMD chip also wins PassMark single-threaded performance by 21.3% and Cinebench R15 single-core by 7.4%, making it the stronger choice for most single-threaded tasks as well. The 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces its position as a high-end mobile processor.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins exactly one benchmark: Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 29.7% advantage. This indicates a specific strength in that rendering workload's single-threaded path. The Intel chip also offers a lower 45 W TDP compared to the AMD part's 55 W, which may influence thermal design in desktop systems. Its support for DDR4 memory provides flexibility for platforms using older memory technology, and the 24 MB shared L3 cache with 2 MB per-core L2 suggests an emphasis on latency-sensitive single-threaded operations. The 83rd percentile ranking places it in the upper tier of all CPUs, though far below the AMD part's 96th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | Intel Core 5 213PTE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Fire Range | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not specified |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not specified |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 128 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $221 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001030 | SA4QM |

The specification table shows the AMD part with double the cores and threads, a higher boost clock, a smaller process node, and more than five times the L3 cache. The Intel part counters with a lower TDP, larger per-core L2 cache, DDR4 compatibility, and a locked multiplier. The release dates place the AMD chip in early 2025 and the Intel chip in early 2026, making the Intel part a newer entry in the database, though its performance profile remains substantially below the AMD flagship. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The AMD chip's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, whereas the Intel chip's locked multiplier prevents it. Both support ECC memory, and both are listed as active production parts.